Meet Hybrid Social Solutions, a faith-driven company dedicated to reducing poverty in remote parts of the Philippines by building a solar electricity network. At Archangel Impact Capital, we're honored to partner with them to contribute to a more sustainable and equitable future while transforming lives. Watch the video below to learn more about their inspiring vision
Problem: Over 20 million people in the Philippines are unable to progress out of poverty due to a lack of access to reliable electricity. The current approach to electrification is polluting, unreliable, and unable to expand much further due to geography and governance issues.
Hybrid Solution: The Company through its Solar Hubs manages the last-mile value chain by providing affordable solar solutions to individual households in targeted communities.
Investment Thesis
Investment Impact Thesis for Hybrid Social Solutions
Investment Date: September 2022.
Target sector: Company impact addresses the fundamental problem of affordable electricity access for people in poverty in the Philippines. Target customers are energy-poor households (4 to 5m), micro-enterprises and rural offices in the Philippines.
Projected impact by 2025: 14,000 villages, 3 million people, 2,600 rural jobs.
Growth prospects: Demonstrated strong year-on-year historical growth with projected FCF positive expected in 2022.
Archangel Value-Added: Post-acquisition support from Archangel to drive further kingdom/spiritual initiatives.
Nanay and Hybrid Social Solutions customer in Baler, Philippines
“Our daughter is in 10th grade and uses the light to do her assignments.”